Final Fantasy XIV – China server getting 3.0 this Autumn and more

As reported previously, the China server for Final Fantasy XIV yesterday celebrated its one-year anniversary with a live event in Shanghai. Organized by publisher Shanda Games, Naoki Yoshida from developer Square Enix was at the celebration event to talk more about…

EvilBane – Top Korean mobile action RPG launching worldwide this year

Netmarble US, the newly formed North American gaming branch of the leading South Korean mobile game publisher, Netmarble Games, today announced the #1 Korean mobile game, the action RPG known as ‘Raven’ in South Korea, will arrive for the worldwide…

Gazillion Entertainment – Marvel Heroes developer confirms layoffs

After a former Gazillion Entertainment employee sounded the alarm on Twitter, it was rumored the developer of Marvel Heroes has laid off an unspecified number of employees. According to the tweet, it was highlighted that “A LOT” were affected. Chris Baker, Gazillion’s…

Dynasty Heroes – New strategy mobile game launching this month

[Pre-register] China-based Digital Sky is looking to expand into the Engliosh mobile games market, and Dynasty Heroes: The Legend is here to take the lead. Based on the classic novel, Romance of the Three Kingdoms, there are around 100 heroes…

Bless – Developer reveals upgraded character customization system

With the Final Test phase announced recently for Bless in Korea, new and revamped features were also introduced. One of the main features which I did not realize was missing, the character customization has received a major face-lift, and developer Neowiz Bless…

4:33 Creative Lab – Mobile games publisher expands in US market

4:33 Creative Lab recently revealed three mobile games heading to the United States as part of the Korean company’s Western expansion: Champion, Cubicar Adventures and Plants War 2. All three titles will launch later this year and early next year. 4:33 Creative Lab was founded…

WildStar – Free-to-Play launch date announced for sci-fi online game

[Game website] NCsoft and Carbine Studios announced today that the Free-to-Play update  for WildStar will launch on 29 September, 2015 (subject to timezone differences). More than just a business model conversion, the Free-to-Play launch will be the title’s biggest game update yet…

World of Warships – Launch date announced for naval masterpiece

[Register] Wargaming today announced World of Warships will launch on 17 September (subject to timezone differences). After dominating new grounds with World of Tanks, and conquering the skies with World of Warplanes, World of Warships will set sail with four ship…

Skyforge – Hostile Territories update to provide extreme PVE challenges

[Download game] Hidden far beyond the common man’s reach, the mythical Tessa Temple has been discovered in Skyforge. It is here that players find ancient portals leading to some abandoned regions, now classified as Hostile Territories. Each portal leads to a new…

World of Tanks – Update 9.10 adds new Japanese tanks and game modes

[Game website] Wargaming recently launched update 9.10 for World of Tanks, bringing nine new Japanese vehicles and the next stage in the Domination event: Rampage. This new branch of Japanese tanks sees Tiers 2 through 10 get some heavy-hitting vehicles, including…

Hyper Universe – Debut game trailer for new side-scrolling MOBA

Entering its first test phase from 9 to 13 September in South Korea, Hyper Universe is Nexon’s new competitive online game developed by CWAVESOFT. Classified as a side-scrolling MOBA, players will be able to see anyone from Bruce Lee to…

QC Games – Nexon partners with new studio on secret action online game

In its effort to expand globally, Nexon America has entered into a strategic partnership with QC Games, a new studio led by video game industry veteran Dallas Dickinson. Nexon America has acquired the exclusive worldwide publishing and marketing rights to…

Tree of Savior – Nexon announces Closed Beta schedule for Japan server

Earlier this month, Nexon was confirmed as the publisher for Tree of Savior in Japan. Earlier today, at a media conference, Nexon announced Closed Beta registration will begin on 31 August, followed by the first Closed Beta test on 1…

Guild Wars 2 – Core game is now Free-for-Play for everyone

[Play now] ArenaNet, developer of Guild Wars 2, has just announced the game will now be Free-for-Play. What is “Free-for-Play”? Well, the core game will definitely be free, but players wanting to explore new lands and features will have to buy…